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Annual Celebration and Awards Gala

International House’s Annual Celebration and Awards Gala, held on April 27, 2017, was truly a special gathering of our I-House residents, alumni, and I-House’s mission of promoting a world of greater peace and understanding through friendship.

Resident Hosts ready to greet Gala guests. Jenny Hom Photography

It was an outstanding evening under the dome honoring Sir Desmond Rea with the Global Ambassador of Peace and Inspiration Award, Dr. Arlene Blum with the Alumna of the Year Award, and Dean S. Shankar Sastry with the Distinguished Alumni Professor of the Year Award.

I-House resident hosts welcomed guests at the red carpet Gala entrance. More than half are I-House scholarship or fellowship recipients who have chosen to give back to I-House by serving as ambassadors for this festive evening. You can find more Gala 2017 photos on the International House Facebook page. We look forward to welcoming alumni and friends to next year's Gala!

Proceeds from the annual Celebration and Awards Gala benefit The Fund for I-House, a critical resource that provides life-changing scholarships, barrier-breaking programming, and crucial maintenance to our historic home. Your support of this year’s Gala will help ensure current and future residents are able to live, learn, and grow under the dome, furthering the I-House mission of fostering intercultural respect, understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills to promote a more tolerant and peaceful world.